Name: 00NA284 IBM 300GB 15K RPM 12Gbps SAS 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00NA284
Price: 178.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive provides reliable and fast storage for demanding server environments. Designed to fit in a 2.5-inch hot-swappable slot, it balances speed with ease of maintenance, making it a common choice in data centers and enterprise setups where quick access and minimal downtime are essential.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00NA284

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments where speed and reliability are crucial. It’s commonly found in servers and storage arrays that require fast read/write operations and consistent performance under heavy workloads. IT administrators and data center professionals often rely on drives like this to maintain uptime and efficiency. Key Features High spindle speed minimizes latency during data retrieval Robust SAS interface supports quick connection with compatible systems Compact 2.5-inch size fits into dense server configurations Hot-swappable design allows replacement without shutting down systems Durable construction tailored for continuous operation Typically deployed in enterprise servers, SANs, and high-performance computing setups, this drive plays a key role in handling transactional databases and virtualization workloads. Its fast speed and hot-swap capability help reduce downtime and support critical business functions.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise-level server environments requiring high-speed data access and reliability. It is well-suited for IT administrators managing storage arrays where rapid read/write performance and minimal downtime are critical. How It's Used: Integrated into rack-mounted servers within data centers supporting virtualization workloads. Used by enterprise IT teams for transactional database applications demanding low latency. Deployed in high-frequency trading platforms where fast data retrieval is essential. Incorporated in storage clusters that require hot-swappable drives to maintain uptime during maintenance. Utilized in remote office server setups needing robust storage with quick replacement capabilities. This hard drive enables operational continuity by allowing hot-swappable maintenance and supports scalability in server storage configurations. Its performance characteristics help maintain system responsiveness in intensive computing environments.